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Secretary I

New York University Langone Medical Center

New York University Langone Medical Center

Administration
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Dec 19, 2024
Job Details2024-12-17T19:18:15+00:00
1137824_RR00099752
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Secretary I

Job ID: 1137824_RR00099752

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Shift: Mon-Thurs & Sat 7:30am-3:30pm

Department: Administrative/Office Support, NYU Langone HospitalsRED+F-Facility Mgt Off Support (H784)

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Secretary I.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing basic front desk support for clinical intake operations

Job Responsibilities:

  • Refers patients who have a question regarding insurance coverage or are in need of counsel on financial matters based on established criteria e g denial of electronic insurance eligibility ABN questions/concerns questions regarding insurance or pay or restrictions making payment multi plan determinations any and all issues/questions/concerns relating to financial matters to the Business Office Associate
  • Maintains cooperative and professional relationships with physicians nurses and office and clinical staff
  • Types routine material such as forms and letters envelopes etc Types materials neatly accurately and according to instructions Writes materials clearly and legibly
  • Answers patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction or refers them to more senior level staff Maintains confidentiality on matters to which they are privileged
  • Maintains and receives files for area Maintains files in organized and up to date manner in order to facilitate their retrieval Completes filing in accordance with departmental procedures Sorts and distributes documents and forms for area section Distributes materials according to content of communications and departmental procedures Logs in materials with respect to time and data when applicable Processes incoming and outgoing documents Completes forms neatly Secures appropriate signatures and forwards documents/forms to correct destination based on pertinent Medical Center procedures Maintains copy for files Faxes documents in accordance with departmental procedures
  • Maintains supplies and cleanliness of space restocks supplies as needed Notifies supervisor of any shortage of supplies
  • Performs other related duties as needed by providers and supervisors
  • Provides reception assistance i e greet patients answer calls requests for assistance are directed to proper individual etc Screens telephone callers in pleasant and a professional manner; handles calls takes messages or directs caller to appropriate person or area
  • Schedules routine appointments and follow ups for visits and procedures that do not require/or have already been pre authorized Prepares the daily schedule Refers all inquiries regarding pre authorizations/certifications to the Medical Secretary
  • Responsible for patient check in and check out Gathers all patient demographic related data and materials from patients and/or their representatives Obtains insurance information ID card member/group #s etc verifies insurance eligibility electronically takes their picture and asks them to use Patient Secure On subsequent visits asks them to verify demographic info and makes any necessary edits Collect and ask patients to sign patient related documents including HIPAA MSPQ ABN etc Follow up with patients and/or their representatives physician offices etc to gather missing data and materials in order to complete the intake process or refers to more senior level staff
  • Scan all necessary documents insurance cards lab requisitions etc into the intake system
  • Monitors intake work queue for timely intake completion

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma Excellent organizational interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills and strong customer service orientation required
  • Basic knowledge of word processing spreadsheet database and Internet applications required Light accurate keyboarding skills required
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a team work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Intermediate knowledge of computer based scheduling and appointment programs strongly preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
If you wish to view NYU Langone Health’s EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal “EEO is the law” poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $53,415.71 – $53,415.71 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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About NYU Langone Health

Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care

NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s diverse and inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Our Hiring Process

Joining Our Team

Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.

Step 1

Apply Online

The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.

Step 2

Schedule Interviews

If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.

Step 3

Receive Offer

If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.

Step 4

Training & Orientation

You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.

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Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions

We offer different employment options to fit every schedule and talent area of interest. These options include full time, part time, per diem, internship, and temporary.
We are growing rapidly and are always looking for exceptional people to join our organization. New positions are posted to our careers site daily.
We update our job postings daily.
All applications should be submitted by clicking the “Apply for This Position” button on any job listing.
To search and apply for our available temporary opportunities, use the Job Search function, which is accessible on the home page and other careers site pages. NYU Langone has various temporary opportunities, including our In-House Temporary Staffing Program. The Program is designed to place highly skilled individuals in temporary assignments throughout NYU Langone to help our departments meet their commitment to quality patient care, research, and operations. These individuals are temporary employees within NYU Langone and adhere to all NYU Langone policies and guidelines.
Paid internship opportunities can be found on our careers site by searching via the Job Search function. Unpaid internships are organized by department. You can explore our departments at NYU Langone to find an internship opportunity that suits your educational endeavors. Additionally, please visit the internship page to learn more about our internship opportunities.

Yes, an email address is required to complete the online application. You must have an active email account, as you will receive email notifications once your application has been received.

In order for your resume to be submitted successfully, it should be in one of the following supported formats: .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx, or .html.

You will receive an email confirmation after you have completed the online application process. To ensure that the information you submitted was completed accurately, you are encouraged to log in to your account and review your information. You will also receive an email confirmation after successfully applying for a specific position. To check the status of your application, please click Check Application Status .

Current employees can check application status on the Steps for Success Career Portal .